10:30 a.m.

Sea Otter Feeding

See how aquarists train and feed our playful sea otters in this captivating live program. Learn how our exhibit otters help us understand otters in the wild.

11 a.m.

Exploring the Deep Sea

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is using the deep waters of the Monterey Canyon as their laboratory—find out how tools such as underwater robots and other groundbreaking technologies are transforming our understanding of the amazing and bizarre creatures that call the deep sea home.

11 a.m.

Open Sea Feeding

Join us in front of one of the world's largest windows as we feed tuna, turtles, sharks, sardines and others in our spectacular Open Sea exhibit. See who's hungry and learn about the important roles these animals play to keep their habitats in balance. You can even watch the action behind the scenes on our large-screen monitors.

11:15 a.m.

Turning the Tide: The Story of Monterey Bay

Where: Great Tide Pool Deck
Length: 15 minutes

Performed in and around our Great Tide Pool, this show tells the stories of the people who immigrated to Monterey to harvest our bay's abundant waters. See fishermen in boats catch squid and flatfish, and divers capture abalone. Live actors and a multimedia presentation on the deck complement the action on the water, sharing details of this rich and interesting story.

11:30 a.m.

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Prepare to fall in love as you follow a single sea otter's journey—from stranding as an orphaned pup to rescue, care and release by Aquarium staff. Through Luna's story, you'll learn about the threats facing California's sea otter population, and what the Aquarium is doing to help.

11:30 a.m.

Kelp Forest Feeding

Watch a diver hand-feed the sharks, fishes and other animals in our Kelp Forest exhibit while you learn about this unique and beautiful undersea world during a live interactive presentation.

12 p.m.

Project White Shark

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Learn about our efforts to better understand the life history of these threatened and fascinating ocean predators, as well as the steps we are taking to tag and exhibit white sharks.

12:30 p.m.

Mysteries of the Deep

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Plunge below the cold, dark waters of Monterey Canyon to see this unique habitat and the amazing deep sea creatures that call this world home. See how the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is working to unlock the secrets of these fascinating animals.

1 p.m.

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Prepare to fall in love as you follow a single sea otter's journey—from stranding as an orphaned pup to rescue, care and release by Aquarium staff. Through Luna's story, you'll learn about the threats facing California's sea otter population, and what the Aquarium is doing to help.

1 p.m.

Turning the Tide: The Story of Monterey Bay

Where: Great Tide Pool Deck
Length: 15 minutes

Performed in and around our Great Tide Pool, this show tells the stories of the people who immigrated to Monterey to harvest our bay's abundant waters. See fishermen in boats catch squid and flatfish, and divers capture abalone. Live actors and a multimedia presentation on the deck complement the action on the water, sharing details of this rich and interesting story.

1:30 p.m.

Project White Shark

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Learn about our efforts to better understand the life history of these threatened and fascinating ocean predators, as well as the steps we are taking to tag and exhibit white sharks.

1:30 p.m.

Sea Otter Feeding

See how aquarists train and feed our playful sea otters in this captivating live program. Learn how our exhibit otters help us understand otters in the wild.

2 p.m.

Exploring the Deep Sea

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is using the deep waters of the Monterey Canyon as their laboratory—find out how tools such as underwater robots and other groundbreaking technologies are transforming our understanding of the amazing and bizarre creatures that call the deep sea home.

2:30 p.m.

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Prepare to fall in love as you follow a single sea otter's journey—from stranding as an orphaned pup to rescue, care and release by Aquarium staff. Through Luna's story, you'll learn about the threats facing California's sea otter population, and what the Aquarium is doing to help.

3 p.m.

Project White Shark

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Learn about our efforts to better understand the life history of these threatened and fascinating ocean predators, as well as the steps we are taking to tag and exhibit white sharks.

3 p.m.

Penguin Feeding

In this live program aimed at our younger visitors, learn how aquarists feed and care for our blackfooted penguin colony and the challenges these animals face in today's world.

3:30 p.m.

Exploring the Deep Sea

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is using the deep waters of the Monterey Canyon as their laboratory—find out how tools such as underwater robots and other groundbreaking technologies are transforming our understanding of the amazing and bizarre creatures that call the deep sea home.

3:30 p.m.

Sea Otter Feeding

See how aquarists train and feed our playful sea otters in this captivating live program. Learn how our exhibit otters help us understand otters in the wild.

3:45 p.m.

Turning the Tide: The Story of Monterey Bay

Where: Great Tide Pool Deck
Length: 15 minutes

Performed in and around our Great Tide Pool, this show tells the stories of the people who immigrated to Monterey to harvest our bay's abundant waters. See fishermen in boats catch squid and flatfish, and divers capture abalone. Live actors and a multimedia presentation on the deck complement the action on the water, sharing details of this rich and interesting story.

4 p.m.

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Prepare to fall in love as you follow a single sea otter's journey—from stranding as an orphaned pup to rescue, care and release by Aquarium staff. Through Luna's story, you'll learn about the threats facing California's sea otter population, and what the Aquarium is doing to help.

4 p.m.

Kelp Forest Feeding

Watch a diver hand-feed the sharks, fishes and other animals in our Kelp Forest exhibit while you learn about this unique and beautiful undersea world during a live interactive presentation.

4:30 p.m.

Project White Shark

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

Learn about our efforts to better understand the life history of these threatened and fascinating ocean predators, as well as the steps we are taking to tag and exhibit white sharks.

5 p.m.

Behind the Glass

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

This short film takes you behind the scenes at the Aquarium to find out how our staff care for more than 40,000 animals and plants.

5:30 p.m.

Behind the Glass

Where: Auditorium
Length: 15 minutes

This short film takes you behind the scenes at the Aquarium to find out how our staff care for more than 40,000 animals and plants.

6 p.m.

Evenings by the Bay

Spend summer evenings on the bay during our extended weekend hours until 8 p.m. See the Aquarium in a whole new light as you visit your favorite exhibits after the crowds, sip a glass of wine and savor sustainable bites. Enjoy musical performances by The Joint Chiefs on Saturday night and Monterey Jazz Festival musician Bill Spencer on Sunday.